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All 8,915 Active 18 In committee 7,296 Passed 567 Signed 5,255 Failed 2,679

died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1370: CONCERNING MAKING UP MISSED SCHOOL DAYS; AND TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL DAYS OR HOURS, AS APPLICABLE, IN ITS SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING UP MISSED SCHOOL DAYS.

HB 1370 requires public school districts to include additional days or hours in their school calendar specifically for making up missed school days. It clarifies that certain granted makeup days, such as those due to a utility outage, cannot be used for events sponsored by the school district. The bill also directs the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish rules for alternative instruction plans, including virtual learning, to be used on these makeup days. These rules must ensure students remain engaged with the current curriculum.

died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 615: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ENERGY; AND TO REGULATE NONEXPORT FACILITIES.

Senate Bill 615 is an energy-related bill that proposes to amend existing laws concerning energy. Its primary purpose is to establish regulations specifically for "nonexport facilities," which are likely energy generation facilities that do not primarily send power to the larger grid. The provided information, however, does not detail the specific mechanisms or provisions through which these facilities would be regulated.

died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 120: TO REQUIRE LICENSURE FOR ALL PRIVATE CARE AGENCIES IN THIS STATE; AND TO ENSURE CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR VULNERABLE AGING ADULTS.

SB 120 aimed to require all private care agencies in Arkansas to obtain licensure, intended to provide consumer protection for vulnerable aging adults. A key provision of the bill mandated specific background checks for applicants. These checks would involve federal and state criminal background screenings, as well as searches of child and adult maltreatment registries.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 644: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EXECUTION OF A WRIT OF POSSESSION; AND TO ALLOW FOR THE REMOVAL OF A MANUFACTURED HOME OR MOBILE HOME FROM PROPERTY THAT IS SUBJECT TO A WRIT OF POSSESSION.

Senate Bill 644 amends the law concerning the execution of a writ of possession in unlawful detainer actions. It specifically addresses manufactured or mobile homes owned by defendants that remain on a property after a writ of possession has been served. The bill requires defendants to remove their manufactured or mobile home, or arrange for its removal with the plaintiff, within 30 days of the writ's service. This removal must be at the defendants' expense, and if the home is not removed within the timeframe, the court can declare it abandoned.

Topics ✗ Housing

died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 462: TO CREATE A CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYABILITY FOR A PERSON WITH A FELONY CONVICTION; AND TO ALLOW THE DIVISION OF CORRECTION AND CIRCUIT COURTS TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF EMPLOYABILITY.

Senate Bill 462 creates a "certificate of employability" for individuals with felony convictions in Arkansas. The Division of Correction can issue these certificates to eligible prisoners who meet specific educational, rehabilitative, and behavioral criteria upon release. Additionally, individuals with felony or misdemeanor convictions can petition a circuit court for a certificate. This certificate can be used as evidence of an employer's due care in hiring in certain negligence claims. Certificates can be revoked if the holder commits another felony or, for court-issued certificates, if material misrepresentation occurred.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 471: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CANDIDATES FOR NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS; AND TO ALLOW CERTAIN CANDIDATES FOR NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS TO USE THE TITLE OF THE NONPARTISAN JUDICIAL OFFICE ON THE BALLOT.

Senate Bill 471 amends the law concerning candidates for nonpartisan judicial elections in Arkansas. The bill expands the conditions under which a candidate can use the title of a nonpartisan judicial office on the ballot. It allows candidates to use such a title if they are currently serving as an appointed judge in a nonpartisan judicial office for at least twelve months. Additionally, it permits candidates who have previously served in a nonpartisan judicial office to use that title. This bill directly affects individuals running for nonpartisan judicial positions by altering how their professional experience can be presented to voters.

died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SCR 8: TO RECOGNIZE THE MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL LADY COMETS BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE CLASS 4A CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS AND TO REMEMBER HEAD COACH JOE GREGORY'S WIFE, CYNTHIA GREGORY.

This bill, SCR 8, is a concurrent resolution that formally recognizes the Mills University Studies High School Lady Comets basketball team for winning the Class 4A conference championship. It also remembers Cynthia Gregory, the late wife of Head Coach Joe Gregory, acknowledging the team's accomplishments during their 2024-2025 season. Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution is to be presented to Head Coach Joe Gregory.

died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 386: TO REPEAL THE LAW REQUIRING THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT CONCERNING CHANGES MADE IN FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

Senate Bill 386 proposes to repeal an existing law that requires the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration to submit a specific report. Currently, the Secretary monitors changes in federal income tax laws and regulations to determine their impact on Arkansas income tax law. The Secretary is mandated to report these findings annually to the House and Senate Committees on Revenue and Taxation. If enacted, SB 386 would remove this duty, meaning the Secretary would no longer be required to produce or submit this annual report to the legislative committees.

died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SJR 6: A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND CASINO GAMING SHALL BE USED FOR CRIME REDUCTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND ASSISTANCE FOR POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION SERVICES.

SJR 6 proposes a constitutional amendment in Arkansas to dedicate specific state funds. If passed, it would direct certain tax revenues from medical marijuana sales and casino gaming into the State Treasury. These funds would be specifically used by the Arkansas State Police for crime reduction and prevention initiatives. Additionally, the money would support the Division of Community Correction in providing probation, parole, and post-release supervision services.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 161: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BENEFITS UNDER LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS.

SB 161 aims to update the laws governing benefits for local police and fire pension and relief funds. It would directly affect police officers and firefighters who are members of these local pension systems by potentially altering their benefit structures. However, the provided bill text does not specify the exact mechanisms or changes to these benefits.

died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 315: TO ESTABLISH THE FARMER PROTECTION ACT.

Senate Bill 315, titled the "Farmer Protection Act," aims to prevent large financial institutions from discriminating against Arkansas agriculture producers. The bill prohibits financial institutions with over $100 billion in assets from denying or restricting financial services to farmers based on their greenhouse gas emissions, use of fossil-fuel derived fertilizer, or reliance on fossil-fuel powered machinery. It creates a rebuttable presumption of discrimination if such an institution with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments denies services to a farmer. The Arkansas Attorney General and the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture are responsible for enforcing these provisions, with powers to investigate and assess civil penalties.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 585: TO REQUIRE CERTAIN RECORDS BE PROVIDED TO AN EMPLOYEE WHO IS A MINOR.

Based on the provided title and subtitle, Senate Bill 585 aimed to require employers to provide specific records to their employees who are minors. The bill would have directly affected minor employees and their employers by establishing a mandate for sharing certain documentation. The specific types of records and the mechanisms for their provision are not detailed in the provided text.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment